Our goal is to give you the most up-to-date, accurate information about your state DMV's processes. The date you see here reflects the most recent time we've verified this information with your state DMV. When they change something, we do, too!

The VA DMV must be able to send the Virginia Department of Elections an electronic copy of the signature the agency has on file from your driver's license or identification card; this means you must have a driver's license or ID card with a “customer number" you can enter on the application in order to use the online format.

If you have a customer number but don't want to enter it online, you can choose not to consent and use another means of voter registration (see below).

You must have and enter a Social Security number.

Again, if you don't want to enter the number online, you can choose another registration option (see below).

In Person or By Mail

NOTE: You can download the form using the link above, or you can obtain one from the voter registration office.

At the DMV

Like other states, Virginia allows you to register ot vote or change your voter registration information at any DMV office location. Registering to vote at the DMV is as easy as filling out the voter information section on the Driver's License and Identification Card Application (Form DL 1P).

Military & Overseas Voter Registration

Virginia leaves a space for active-duty military members (and their dependents) and other overseas citizens to register to vote using the same options listed above.

NOTE: While Virginia allows overseas citizens (including military members and their dependents) to use this form to apply for absentee ballots, it still encourages these citizens to use the methods described in Military & Overseas Voter Registration above.

Deadlines for Registration

If you plan to vote in an upcoming election, be sure that you register by the deadline. Virginia voter registration deadlines are as follows:

General elections: 22 days prior to Election Day.

Primary elections: 22 days prior to Election Day.

Special elections: 13 days prior to Election Day.

Special elections called by the governor: 7 days prior to Election Day.

Changes to Voter Registration Information

If your name or address changes, you should complete a new Virginia voter registration application. You can use the
Driver's License and Identification Card Application (Form DL 1P) or the driver's license/ID card notification form to make these changes at any DMV office. You can also update your information by:

Sending a letter detailing the changes to your local registrar.

Completing and mailing the form on the back of your current voter card.